A. Gergel

A. Gergel serves as a Campus Contact for the UNC System Office Design/Construction, playing a pivotal role in facilitating procurement activities aligned with the system’s capital facility initiatives. In this capacity, Gergel acts as a liaison between campus stakeholders and central contracting teams, ensuring that design and construction projects meet institutional needs while adhering to state and federal procurement regulations. Their responsibilities include defining technical requirements, coordinating pre-solicitation outreach, and supporting the evaluation of bids for infrastructure-related equipment and systems. Gergel primarily handles acquisitions tied to capital improvement programs, including specialized machinery and material handling systems essential for campus construction and maintenance operations. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Gergel’s procurement activity consistently engages vendors with expertise in industrial material handling and construction support equipment. The working relationship pattern reflects a preference for technical precision and compliance with safety and durability standards, often requiring vendors to demonstrate certified engineering capabilities and proven performance on public sector projects. Collaboration is typically structured through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts under state procurement codes, with an emphasis on lifecycle cost analysis and long-term operational reliability. Gergel’s procurement portfolio shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical merit and performance rather than socioeconomic preferences, consistent with the agency’s mission to prioritize functional excellence and regulatory compliance across high-stakes infrastructure projects. The primary NAICS classification for Gergel’s acquisitions is 333924, Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing, indicating a specialized focus on procurement of heavy-duty material handling equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, and automated stackers used in campus construction logistics and facility maintenance. This specialization underscores deep technical expertise in construction-phase equipment requirements and an understanding of the operational demands of large-scale public works projects.